Paul joined NeoCarta Ventures in 2000 from Merrill Lynch's Technology Mergers and Acquisitions Group. While at Merrill Lynch, he advised on and executed transactions across a number of technology and commerce sectors, including software, contract manufacturing services, semiconductors, retailing/apparel, and Internet and ecommerce. Previously, he worked in equity research at Salomon Smith Barney and conducted research in Asia on foreign direct investments and technology transfer.Paul received a BA with distinction in economics and in political science from Yale University, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude. His outside interests include snowboarding, tennis, golf, and the arts.Paul serves as a director at Digital Orchid and manages NeoCarta's investment in Petroleum Place.